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Jun 15, 2022 • 37min

Ke Huy Quan was a movie star that disappeared. Now he’s back. Here’s why

Former child actor Ke Huy Quan discusses his return to acting after disappearing from the public eye. Topics include his journey back to Hollywood, filming fight scenes, rediscovering passion for acting, embracing cultural heritage, and the impact of his work on Asian representation in film.
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Jun 6, 2022 • 47min

Hannah Gadsby didn’t care about making a successful standup special, but success came anyway

Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby discusses her groundbreaking stand-up special 'Nanette', her new memoir 'Ten Steps to Nanette', and her experiences growing up queer and neurodivergent in rural Tasmania. She reflects on the emotional journey of writing a memoir, balancing tension in storytelling, childhood game dynamics, developing a sense of humor, anti-gay measures in Tasmania, and navigating historic homophobia in comedy evolution. The interview also includes fun banter about food, names, sad songs, childhood memories, folk music, and social media promotions.
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Jun 1, 2022 • 50min

Don Was has figured out what all the great musicians have in common

Music producer Don Was, known for working with legends like Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones, shares insights on collaborating with iconic artists, the importance of physical immersion in recording sessions, and the balance between fandom and producing great music.
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May 25, 2022 • 40min

Ben Schwartz’s career took off in a big way — right in time for the pandemic

Ben Schwartz, a versatile actor known for his TV and movie roles, talks about his improv background shaping his career. He discusses projects like The Afterparty and Space Force, filming Renfield with Nicolas Cage, and how playing Jean-Ralphio on Parks and Recreation changed everything for him.
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May 18, 2022 • 1h 9min

Jack White wants you to revere the art you love

Jack White, the intentional musician, discusses his love of vinyl, reverence for art, and the importance of intentional music consumption. He highlights the environmental benefits of vinyl, the resurgence of vinyl records, challenges in vinyl production, fasting's influence on creativity, and encouraging deeper musical appreciation. The conversation also touches on magic in entertainment, artistic inspiration, and reflecting on the impact of modern inventions.
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May 10, 2022 • 48min

Charlotte Cardin lost the biggest reality singing show in Quebec. Here’s why that was a good thing

Charlotte Cardin’s journey to becoming the most-nominated artist at this year’s Juno Awards wasn’t a typical one. She grew up in a family of scientists and started writing songs when she was young. Eventually, she made it onto La Voix, the biggest reality singing show in Quebec. Spoiler alert: she didn’t win. But she’d be the first to tell you that losing La Voix was a blessing in disguise. As a former model, Cardin also had a lot to say about the lack of control you can feel in that industry, versus being able to tell your own story through music. While her path to becoming the most celebrated artist at this year’s Junos wasn’t always linear, it says a lot about the persistence it takes to find your audience in 2022.
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May 4, 2022 • 48min

Deborah Cox is being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame decades after the industry closed its doors to her. Here’s how she feels about it

When most kids were mowing lawns or babysitting for some extra cash, Deborah Cox was doing session work and getting paid to sing at only 12 years old. The fact that she is who she is today — a platinum-record-selling artist and actor — is no surprise. But what might come as a surprise to some people is that Cox had a tough time getting her career off the ground at home in Canada. Even though her talent was so clear, she was rejected by almost every major label in the country. It wasn’t until she moved to the U.S. that her career really took off and she became a legendary artist in R&B and beyond. Now, she’s being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. She told Tom Power her story, about being honoured by Canada and how you hold the present with the past.
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Apr 27, 2022 • 44min

Phoebe Bridgers writes sad songs — and she has some thoughts on why we like them

For the last two years, Phoebe Bridgers has been everywhere. Maybe you saw her at last year's Grammys where she was up for four awards, or caught her smashing her guitar on Saturday Night Live a few months back. She’s also the founder of her own label, Saddest Factory Records. If you’re not familiar with Bridgers, just know that she makes music that can be devastating, gut-wrenching and also strangely funny. But more than anything, her music feels both deeply personal and universal at the same time. It’s something that’s earned her millions of fans all over the world and one of the top spots at this year's Coachella music festival. Phoebe Bridgers has been called one of the voices of her generation and it was a pleasure to get to talk to her.
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Apr 20, 2022 • 26min

How Adam Scott found his dream job in the dystopian workplace of Severance

Adam Scott has taken on a lot of roles that mean a lot to different people. Whether it's the despondent artist/caterer in the cult hit sitcom Party Down, the nerdy romantic Ben Wyatt in Parks and Recreation, or belting out Sweet Child o' Mine with his family in Step Brothers, Scott tends to build intense fandoms everywhere he goes. Now, he stars in the new Apple TV+ series Severance as a man whose memories from his professional and personal lives are surgically divided. He told Tom Power why the role (if not the job) is his dream come true — and why that still didn't stop him from sleeping in for one of the biggest days of filming. He also talked about the intense fandoms of his work, and why as an intense fan himself, he understands where it comes from.
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Apr 12, 2022 • 22min

How Camila Cabello found true happiness by going back to her Familia

Camila Cabello is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. She started out in the girl group Fifth Harmony in 2012, went solo in 2016 and hit number 1 in 2017 with her massive single Havana. In this conversation, Cabello discussed something you almost never hear a pop star of her stature talk about — the day Havana hit number 1, she didn’t feel the happiness she thought she’d feel. Her new album is called Familia and, true to its name, it's about her coming home to her family, to her roots and to the music she listened to in the kitchen as a kid. She spoke about the real-life pressures of being a pop star, and how she realized prioritizing her own happiness is the key to her success.

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